Gillingham Road bridge replacement

  • Project typeRoading improvements
  • Project valueEstimated $9 million
  • Project scheduleNovember 2024 to late 2025
A photo of an old bridge with power lines running along the sides.

We are proposing to replace the existing timber bridge at the end of Gillingham Road. This old timber bridge has only one traffic lane and has a weight restriction that limits development of the residential-zoned land to the north.

The Gillingham Road bridge is proposed to be replaced with a two-lane, concrete bridge to allow for future housing in the area. It will include a shared path on one side and will be raised about 1.5m higher than the old bridge to cater for future storm flows.

The proposed new bridge, combined with the proposed new Springs Flat roundabout project, will enable the land to the north of the Waitaua Stream to be developed into residential housing to meet Whangārei’s housing demand.

Springs Flat roundabout

Background

The Gillingham Road Bridge is located at the northern end of Gillingham Road. It is a 46-year-old, 3-span, one-lane timber bridge. The bridge is in poor condition and has the following restrictions: 70% Class I, max 7000kg axle, 30km/h speed limit. The bridge currently serves one farm and two residential houses. 

The bridge is located on an old paper road that provides a connection through to State Highway 1 near Saleyards Road, Kauri. Due to the condition of the existing bridge, development of the area to the north between State Highway 1 and Vinegar Hill Road has been restricted. Much of this land has been zoned for residential housing but cannot be developed due to the bridge restricting suitable access. 

The bridge replacement is supported by Crown funding through the Infrastructure Acceleration Fund (IAF) as part of the Springs Flat Roundabout project.

 

A map of the Springs Flat roading project, including proposed new roads, roundabout and bridge.

Springs Flat roading projects map(PDF, 1MB)

Location

Gillingham Road, Te Kamo 0112  View Map

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